OSHA Inspection: FASHION, INC.

Issued

Jul 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,228 · Current $4,937 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.94(c)(4)(i): The spray room, including floors, was not constructed of masonry, concrete, or other noncombustible material:  At the spray paint area, employee engaged in painting and material handling activities were exposed to fire hazards in that the paint storage room in the spray paint area was constructed out of plywood, a combustible material.

Issued

Jul 23, 2024

Abate by

Aug 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,872 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  At the workplace located at 801 West Wilson, Ottawa, Kansas, employees operating forklifts, engaging in changing propane tanks, were exposed to fire and explosion or projectile hazards in that compressed gas cylinders, that were not in use, were not secured to prevent damage in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965. Three propane gas cylinders located outside the south painting building were observed not properly stored and secured to prevent damage.

Issued

Jul 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $5,808 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  At the workplace located at 801 West Wilson, Ottawa, Kansas, employees power washing structural steel were exposed to corrosive chemicals in that an eye wash or emergency shower was not provided when using Clean'n Etch a cleaning chemical that contains phosphoric acid, a corrosive chemical.

Issued

Jul 23, 2024

Abate by

Aug 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,872 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(4):Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:(a)   At the spray paint area, employees performing painting and material handling operations were exposed to fire hazards in that the portable fire extinguishers located in the room were coated in thick layers of overspray from the painting operations.

Issued

Jul 23, 2024

Abate by

Aug 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $5,808 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  At the workplace located at 801 West Wilson, Ottawa, Kansas, employees engaged in material handing activities using the Toyota forklift, serial number 60503, were exposed to struck-by hazards. Comprehensive forklift training was not provided prior to permitting forklift operation.  Employees were provided practical training but, they were not provided formal instruction or a written test.

Issued

Jul 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,485 · Current $3,291 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i):Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  At the painting area, employees working at the painting shop performing painting and material handling operations were exposed to electrical and fire hazards. The outlet and junction boxes in the painting area had exposed wires and were not covered with covers or faceplates.

Issued

Jul 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  At the painting area, employees performing painting and material handlings operations were exposed to electrical and fire hazards in that unused knockouts on junction boxes were left open in the painting area exposing wires.

Issued

Jul 23, 2024

Abate by

Aug 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,872 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   At the work located at 801 West Wilson, Ottawa, Kansas, employees performing painting and paint preparation activities had not been provided effective hazard communication training and were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Clean 'N Etch which is a corrosive and can cause skin and eye damage, and Sherloxane 800  part A and B which are corrosives and suspected carcinogens.